Ikelite releases TTL converter for Olympus and Panasonic
Ikelite has released an external TTL converter for use with Olympus and Panasonic cameras. It is available in two versions; with either a Nikonos N5 or an Ikelite ICS-5 housing connection. The former is designed for use with photographers that have Nikonos bulkheads installed on their housings. Ikelite is also offering a package that includes the ICS-5 converter with an Ikelite PT-1 hotshoe to allow users to upgrade Ikelite housings.
Camera compatibility:
- Panasonic Lumix LX100 Mark I, II
- Panasonic Lumix GH3, GH4, GH5, GH5S
- Panasonic Lumix G7, G9
- Panasonic Lumix G80, G85
- Panasonic Lumix GX7 II
- Panasonic Lumix GX80, GX85
- Panasonic Lumix GX9
- Panasonic Lumix S1, S1R
- Olympus E-M1 Mark II
- Olympus E-M5 Mark II
- Olympus E-M10 Mark I, II, III
- Olympus X-Z1
Strobe Compatibility:
- DS50 strobes: above serial number 75510 with update
- DS51 strobes: above serial number 78700
- DS125 strobes: above serial number 7928
- DS160, DS161 strobes: all
- DS200 strobes: above serial number 7163
- Not compatible with non-digital Ikelite strobes including but not limited to SS50, SS200, SS400, Ai, 100/A
- Not compatible with SEA&SEA, INON, or other non-Ikelite strobes
Availability and pricing
All three products are available now, priced at $395 for the Nikonos, $350 for the ICS-5 and $375 for the hotshoe and converter package.